Middle School Band Camp

Grades 6 - 8 • July 19 - 24, 2015

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UW-Whitewater Camps & Conferences

We help campers enjoy and strengthen a solid base of musical knowledge. Additional attention is given to the acquisition of knowledge on their specific instrument and to broaden their definition of “music.” We create a positive, safe and fun learning environment that assists the camper in meeting and making friends. Our philosophy is designed to nurture the camper as a whole with a focus on fun.

Daily Schedule

During the course of the week there is some variation to our camp’s routine. We try to create a balance of music and other activities. There is so much more to camp than music!

Dinner/Free Time (planned activities to choose from; supervised by staff)

Rehearsal or Similar Instrument Sectional

Evening Recital (different each night)

Free Time (swimming, movies, games)

Bed Check/Lights Out

Meal Arrangements

Meals will be served in a University dining center. There will be a welcoming picnic on Sunday evening and a final banquet on Thursday evening.

Elective Classes Selection

Theory 1 is an introduction to “how music works”. Students will learn about scale and chord construction, forms of scales, functions of chords and other basic music theory practices.

Theory 2 is for more advanced students and will focus on chord sequences, musical writing and more advanced music theory practices.

Explore Music is separated into a series of four different presentations. Previous topics have included Aaron Copland, world drumming, sound reinforcement, electronic music and contemporary composition.

Jazz Improvisation is an introduction to the skills used in improvising jazz.

Camp Director

Dr. Glenn C. Hayes - Camp Director & High School Conductor

Dr. Glenn C. Hayes is in his 25th year as Director of Bands at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He is a widely sought-after clinician who contributes significantly to the region’s level of music. His responsibilities include conducting several UW-Whitewater ensembles as well as music education instruction. His goal is to create an energetic musical opportunity for campers and help them become lifelong lovers of music. His primary conducting teachers have been John P. Paynter and Norman C. Dietz. He has also studied privately with Elizabeth A. H. Green and Philip Greenburg. Dr. Hayes earned his undergraduate degree from Central Michigan University and master/doctoral degrees from Northwestern University.

Guest Conductors

Richard Tengowski

Richard Tengowski is the Director of Bands for the School District of Kohler. He teaches elementary, middle and high school concert bands, jazz ensemble, pep band, drumline and secondary general music. He is also the Past-President of the Wisconsin Music Educators Association and has taken leadership roles with the Wisconsin Comprehensive Musicianship through Performance Project. Mr. Tengowski is an active clinician, conductor, master adjudicator and speaker. He is also an active free-lance musician. Mr. Tengowski is a 2002 Herb Kohl Educational Fellowship Award Recipient and was recently inducted into the Wisconsin Bandmaster Association.

Joel Ferkovich

Joel Ferkovich has taught in Wisconsin public schools for 17 years and is in his 15th year as the Director of Bands at Poynette High School and coaches middle school cross country and track. In the past couple of years, Mr. Ferkovich created two, new and exciting, courses for his students to experience: “Rock and Roll History” and “Songwriting.” He has also been teaching trumpet sectionals and music classes at the Warhawk Band Camp for more than 20 years. His goal as an educator focuses on offering his students experiences in music and other activities that build up a passion for learning, teamwork, developing talent, and civic responsibility. He is a WSMA certified judge and a member of NAFME, MENC and an alum of Phi Mu Alpha.

Camp Staff

Our staff is a family of certified and experienced music educators as well as UW-Whitewater Music Education majors. Everyone works energetically to assess each camper’s ability and to create an environment that will encourage, enlighten and energize the camper about music!

Q&A: Summer Band Camps

Q. Who are the staff members? A. The staff is made up of experienced licensed music educators, UW-Whitewater Faculty and Music Education students.

Q. How are the campers supervised? A. Our camper to staff ratio is 10:1. Staff are assigned to teach, organize activities and to monitor the welfare of the campers.

Q. Is University of Wisconsin Whitewater a safe place to send my child?A. UW-Whitewater prides itself on its summer camp programs. While no place is 100% safe, we are dedicated to the safety, supervision and happiness of our campers.

Q. I still have questions, who can I ask? A. Continuing Education Services 262-472-3165, Email: cesevents@uww.edu

Housing & Facilities

All resident campers live in the residence hall facilities at UW-Whitewater. Our live-in adult staff will supervise camper activities. Developing new friends is encouraged.

UW-Whitewater will hold all campers responsible for their conduct. Serious misconduct or disruption will lead to immediate dismissal from camp. Campers dismissed from the camp will not receive a refund. Roommate requests will be honored when possible; otherwise campers are paired by age and gender.

Camp Cost

$485 for resident campers

$435 for commuting campers**

A $20 per camper discount will be given to groups of eight or more from the same school attending the same week of camp.

**Commuting campers receive lunch and dinner daily.

***Please note: Students can be dismissed from the camp for serious misconduct without any refund.

Insurance

Each camper will be covered by a limited accident insurance policy. The insurance includes primary coverage up to $7,500 and $300 maximum dental insurance. Insurance does not cover pre-existing injuries and is for accidents only. The cost of insurance is included in the registration fee.

Special Notice

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is committed to equal opportunity in its educational programs, activities and employment policies, for all persons, regardless of race, color, gender, creed, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, Vietnam-era veteran status, parental status and pregnancy.

If you have any disabling condition that requires special accommodations or attention, please advise us well in advance. We will make every effort to accommodate your special needs.

I understand that the University may take photographs and or videos of event participants and activities. I agree that the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater shall be the owner of and may use such photographs and or videos relating to the promotion of future events. I relinquish all rights that I may claim in relation to use of said photographs and/or videos.